Wood Machinist

My client has an established customer base formed from providing over 20 years of good, honest, on time, quality service.

They are now seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Wood Machinist to join the friendly team in South Petherton, Somerset. The Wood Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating the timber moulding machines and machining timber to comply with customer orders, ensuring that the finished result is of the highest quality and always delivered on time.

**Salary & Perks**: Competitive Salary - based on experience.

Development within role.

Additional holiday bonus scheme after 5 years of service

**Facilities**: On-site parking and canteen.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operating and setting the following machines to ensure LM targets are achieved and the finished product achieves the correct quality:
- Moulders / 4 Siders
- Spindle Moulder
- Thicknesser
- Cross Cut
- Setting up 4 head, 5 head and 6 head moulders, including specialist/bespoke profiles.
- Grinding and sharpening cutters, and setting moulding blocks, including bespoke profiles for customers enquiries.
- Routine cleaning & maintenance of the machines, including the profile grinder.
- Routine maintenance of tooling for above machines
- Clearly and correctly tally sawn/machined timber onto production paperwork / system
- Stack, band and label each completed order safely and presentably
- Other Sawmill / Production tasks as and when required

**Skills and Experience Required**:

- Experience in wood machining, running 4 sided moulders, including setting blocks for profiled sections
- Experience in griding profiles and sharpening blocks.
- Experience in working in a timber sawmill, operating machinery, machining timber with a certificate, diploma or degree qualification (preferred)
- Forklift license (preferred, not essential - can provide training)
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Focussed yet flexible approach - solution finder
- Keen attention to detail - to pick up on special order requirements and analysing products for quality and accuracy
- Ability to perform well in a time-pressured environment

Immediate start available.

**Salary**: £14.00-£16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person